He will not break off a bent reed. The hollow stem of a reed lost its strength when bent. This is symbolic of his kindness to our need. He does not break, but heals. Nor put out a flickering lamp. Their lamps were a cup of oil with a wick of flax floating on it. The flickering light of such a lamp is symbolic of our human weakness. He helps us, even though we are imperfect (1 John 1:8-10).

He will persist until. Justice did triumph when Jesus rose from death on the third day (John 16:33).

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